Hi there! I'm Ian Brown, a dynamic full stack engineer with over ten years of experience building robust web applications and services. I enjoy designing scalable architectures, implementing secure authentication, and delivering delightful user experiences. My work spans cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. I thrive in collaborative teams and love mentoring teammates while delivering practical, innovative solutions that meet both engineering and user needs. I'm passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and bridging the gap between code and real-world impact.

Hi there! I'm Ian Brown, a dynamic full stack engineer with over ten years of experience building robust web applications and services. I enjoy designing scalable architectures, implementing secure authentication, and delivering delightful user experiences. My work spans cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. I thrive in collaborative teams and love mentoring teammates while delivering practical, innovative solutions that meet both engineering and user needs. I'm passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and bridging the gap between code and real-world impact.

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Hi there! I’m Ian Brown, a dynamic full stack engineer with over ten years of experience building robust web applications and services. I enjoy designing scalable architectures, implementing secure authentication, and delivering delightful user experiences. My work spans cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.

I thrive in collaborative teams and love mentoring teammates while delivering practical, innovative solutions that meet both engineering and user needs. I’m passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and bridging the gap between code and real-world impact.

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Language

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Work Experience

Full Stack Engineer at Premier Agent Network
May 1, 2019 - November 28, 2025
Engineered comprehensive full-stack features using Next.js (frontend), FastAPI, and Python (backend), resulting in a 40% increase in user engagement and enhanced page performance. Designed and deployed scalable services leveraging AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, RDS) and GCP (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub), significantly boosting system scalability and minimizing latency. Implemented robust authentication and authorization mechanisms alongside API governance standards, effectively lowering vulnerability reports by 30%. Developed CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions and GCP Cloud Build, effectively reducing deployment cycles by 50%. Guided junior engineers and actively participated in cross-functional design reviews, ensuring cohesive alignment between frontend user experience and backend service architecture.
Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Developed and maintained backend APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot, enhancing application performance by 20%. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, facilitating 50% faster delivery cycles. Integrated various third-party APIs and services, thereby enhancing application capabilities and user functionality. Constructed foundational cloud components on AWS, including EC2, S3, and RDS, positioning the platform for future cloud-native infrastructure. Championed refactoring initiatives to transition legacy systems into modular architectures, improving maintainability and reliability. Coordinated with frontend engineers in developing React applications, ensuring alignment between backend data models and user interface behaviors.
Back End Developer at Keller Williams Realty
May 30, 2014 - December 30, 2015
Implemented and maintained robust back-end APIs using Java/Spring Boot and .NET Core; automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Azure DevOps; integrated diverse third-party APIs to expand application capabilities; optimized data queries and caching strategies (PostgreSQL, Redis) to improve performance and reliability.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at InventRight
May 1, 2009 - September 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Other